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Cruz's Triple Threat: 3 Oscar Chances This Season!
5 Sep
Summary
- Penélope Cruz could secure multiple Oscar nominations this season.
- Her roles span lead and supporting categories across three films.
- A rule change allows for dual nominations in the same category.
Penélope Cruz stands at the precipice of an unprecedented Academy Awards season, potentially garnering nominations for her work in three separate films. Her roles include a scene-stealing cameo in Los Javis' Federico García Lorca-inspired epic "La Bola Negra," another notable performance in Olivia Wilde's A24 comedy "The Invite," and a leading part in Florian Zeller's "Bunker."
This season is particularly significant due to a recent rule change by the Academy, which now permits actors to receive two nominations within the same category. Cruz is positioned as the benchmark test for this revised regulation, which could see her compete against herself for an Oscar.
The success of Cruz's multiple bids hinges on the campaigning efforts of her films' distributors: Netflix and A24 for her supporting roles, and Sony Pictures Classics for "Bunker." Coordination among these distributors will be crucial to maximize Cruz's chances without causing detrimental vote-splitting, as her past success includes an Oscar win for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in 2008.
